具体讲解-各部分如何做how to write different parts9writing a statement of purpose

1、Writing a Statement of PurposeWhat is it?A Statement of Purpose is a sentence that you write, which states, in some detail, what you want to learn about in your research project. The statement guides you as you work so that you will read and take notes only on whats needed for your project.Why do I

2、need to do it?Writing a statement of purpose will do 4 things to help you:You will get more interested in your project. It will keep you from getting overwhelmed and panicky at all the information you may find. It will help you develop a Thesis Statement, It saves you valuable time and effort.When a

3、nd How to do it:After you focus your topic, after some overview reading, write a sentence that says what you want to learn about. Dont worry if youre not totally sure, your Statement of Purpose may change 3 or 4 times before youre done. interest you)To write the sentence, first answer these question

4、s for yourself as best as you can: 1. What is my real personal interest in the topic? (There will always be something that can interest you）2. What do I specifically want to learn about my topic? (Dont overwhelm yourself with too many things. Two or three are plenty.) Start your Statement of Purpose

5、 with words like I want to learn about.For example:One person was very concerned about air pollution and wanted to know if the government is doing anything to stop it.Her Statement of Purpose was this: I want to learn about what is being done by our government to stop air pollution.This Statement of

6、 Purpose will lead her to eventually write a Thesis Statement in which she will be able to make an assertion (a statement she can defend) and support it with the evidence she has gathered in her research.Her Thesis Statement may sound something like this: In the United States, government regulation

7、plays an important role in the fight against air pollution. Or, conversely, United States government regulation has little effect in the fight against air pollution.Whichever the case, she will use the evidence she has gathered in her research to prove her Thesis Statement.A Bit Too GeneralMuch Bett

8、er, More SpecificI want to find out about teen gangs.I want to find out some ways to stop teen gang activity.I want to learn about the Crusades.I want to know why Christians and Muslims fought so hard with each other during the middle ages.I want to learn about 50 cent.I want to learn about what has influenced the music of 50 cent.I want to learn about teen pregnancy.I want to know